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by lorei
Wed Feb 06, 2013 10:26 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Gabby's Half-Marathon
Replies: 2
Views: 1755

Re: Gabby's Half-Marathon

Looks like one of the long-time instructors from the Yonge St Running Room Half Clinic in the pictures on the video -- maybe it was spin-off of a clinic group?
by lorei
Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:37 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Cross-border shoe shopping
Replies: 60
Views: 15555

Re: Cross-border shoe shopping

My co-worker picked me up a pair of Nike Run 4s (V2) for $68 at Finish Line in Buffalo vs. $125 here.... I'm a happy gal!
by lorei
Mon Jan 21, 2013 1:47 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: How cold is too cold?
Replies: 70
Views: 10246

Re: How cold is too cold?

Brrrr! You all made me cold just reading this thread. Looks like I'm the wimpiest one here -- -7C is my limit for running outdoors! (depending on windchill and amount of snow on the sidewalks of course). Luckily Toronto's winter weather is so inconsistent, so I can usually get at least one outdoor r...
by lorei
Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:03 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Snowy Saturday
Replies: 23
Views: 3631

Re: Snowy Saturday

An ok 11K again, outdoors while still possible! Legs felt like lead :(
by lorei
Thu Jan 17, 2013 12:45 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Winter Wednesday
Replies: 33
Views: 2563

Re: Winter Wednesday

No snow equals more runs outside! 5K at a fast-ish pace.... Gotta get lighter to get fast again
by lorei
Sat Jan 12, 2013 11:14 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Howdy Saturday!
Replies: 32
Views: 5074

Re: Howdy Saturday!

Got 11K in outside on this beautiful Toronto winter day hehe
by lorei
Sun Jan 06, 2013 9:42 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Sunday night running in Manila!!
Replies: 15
Views: 1585

Re: Sunday night running in Manila!!

Got a decent 9k done outdoors! My body wasn't ready for the hills..... Been spoiled on the treadmill. Will need to add some more incline sections while using the TM again..
by lorei
Sun Jan 06, 2013 9:36 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Okay now I've seen everything
Replies: 21
Views: 2911

Re: Okay now I've seen everything

Only 3 bought, so we can have SOME faith in humanity :what:
by lorei
Sat Jan 05, 2013 9:48 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: It's Saturday here in the Philippines.
Replies: 24
Views: 3759

Re: It's Saturday here in the Philippines.

4k on the dread mill.... Got some fast intervals in -- cardio is coming back!
by lorei
Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:43 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: What- no Thursday Thread???
Replies: 40
Views: 4674

Re: What- no Thursday Thread???

More treadmill fun! 9-ish K ! Getting back into it...............
by lorei
Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:22 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: The Colour Run - Happiest 5K on the Planet (Montreal)
Replies: 11
Views: 4861

The Colour Run - Happiest 5K on the Planet (Montreal)

I happened across this 5K race series which looks pretty neat for a fun run..... The only Canadian date is in Montreal but there's a bunch in the US northeast if you just so happen to be in the area. WELCOME TO The Color Run™ MONTREAL! The Color Run™ is going down in Montreal, Quebec on August 17th,...
by lorei
Tue Jan 01, 2013 2:29 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Happy New Year!
Replies: 23
Views: 4968

Re: Happy New Year!

Being the cold weather wimp I am, i did a 4K interval run on the treadmill.

Happy 2013 everyone!!!
by lorei
Wed Dec 26, 2012 9:34 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Chicago 2013
Replies: 24
Views: 3441

Chicago 2013

Registration for the 2013 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will open on Tuesday, February 19, at 12 p.m. (Central Standard Time). The registration fee is $175 for U.S. participants and $200 for participants outside of the U.S. Registration will close when the participant capacity of 45,000 is reach...
by lorei
Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:20 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Nike Women's Half - Washington April 28
Replies: 102
Views: 25230

Re: Nike Women's Half - Washington April 28 Group ID 27K4JY

I'm wondering what the decline rate is? Just looked through a few random searches in the database tool and its looking pretty high... seems like a lot of us wanted in!
by lorei
Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:05 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Nike Women's Half - Washington April 28
Replies: 102
Views: 25230

Re: Nike Women's Half - Washington April 28 Group ID 27K4JY

Declined :( Oh well, more $$ for xmas!
by lorei
Wed Dec 12, 2012 8:33 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Nike Women's Half - Washington April 28
Replies: 102
Views: 25230

Re: Nike Women's Half - Washington April 28 Group ID 27K4JY

Tori wrote:Just got a declined message. :( Will have to try again in the spring.


Aww I'm sorry to hear that! I think I may be in the same boat... no charge, no email yet. Shucks. :|
by lorei
Wed Dec 12, 2012 5:18 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Nike Women's Half - Washington April 28
Replies: 102
Views: 25230

Re: Nike Women's Half - Washington April 28 Group ID 27K4JY

Exciting! Has anyone checked their CC yet? I checked my Visa before heading out - the money I gave to the mechanic is showing up, but nothing charged from SignMeUp.com Nothing on mine. Nothing on mine either.... For the folks who have facebook -- does it seem that the teams are being drawn first? F...
by lorei
Wed Dec 12, 2012 1:55 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Nike Women's Half - Washington April 28
Replies: 102
Views: 25230

Re: Nike Women's Half - Washington April 28 Group ID 27K4JY

Oooh thanks for the update! No charge on my CC yet but here's hoping!

Never been so impatient for a CC charge before haha
by lorei
Mon Dec 10, 2012 3:02 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Nike Women's Half - Washington April 28
Replies: 102
Views: 25230

Re: Nike Women's Half - Washington April 28 Group ID 27K4JY

I was looking at some of the Facebook replies from NWM, and it's like they are "between the lines" implying no draw or emails will happen today. Just my impression, but I *think* the database error caused numerous problems. A slew of applicants were asked about email addresses (like Tori!...
by lorei
Mon Dec 10, 2012 11:34 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Nike Women's Half - Washington April 28
Replies: 102
Views: 25230

Re: Nike Women's Half - Washington April 28 Group ID 27K4JY

Anyone hear anything yet?! No credit card authorization for me yet....

My status on the website is "Applied": http://www.signmeup.com/Site/Services/I ... footer=off
by lorei
Tue Dec 04, 2012 9:53 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: The Chicago Marathon - thoughts?
Replies: 25
Views: 6240

Re: The Chicago Marathon - thoughts?

Does anyone remember when the registration opened for Chicago in 2012?
by lorei
Tue Oct 02, 2012 11:07 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Disney's Princess Half Marathon - Feb 24, 2013
Replies: 4
Views: 753

Disney's Princess Half Marathon - Feb 24, 2013

Does anyone have any feedback on the Disney Princess Half Marathon race? I see the February race is 67% full and I'm on the fence about whether or not to sign-up.... There's also a "Race Retreat" option which gives runners some nice sounding pre/post race treatment -- wondering if it is wo...
by lorei
Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:01 pm
Forum: Gearing Up
Topic: Nike+ SportWatch GPS
Replies: 8
Views: 4451

Re: Nike+ SportWatch GPS

Awesome!! Glad to hear, I find I don't use 90% of the features on my very large garmin.... so I'm excited to try some new tech!
by lorei
Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:16 pm
Forum: Gearing Up
Topic: Nike+ SportWatch GPS
Replies: 8
Views: 4451

Nike+ SportWatch GPS

Hey all, has any one here used or bought the Nike+ SportsWatch GPS? I know there are lots of avid Garmin users here so I'm wondering how the Nike watch stacks up...

It looks so so pretty... (Yes, I do get distracted by shiny things :lol: )

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